POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
NE8 3FF postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 35 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 23 Apr 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £165,000Based on 27 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Apr 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 35 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 27 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Apr 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
15 within 400mNE8 3FF links 15 transport stops within 400m and 39 within 800m. 12 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Sunderland Road-Hylton Street (BCT) at about 183m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
105 within 1200mNE8 3FF currently links 105 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 34 food and drink, 24 personal services, 19 grocery. The closest mapped place is House Of Hair at about 162m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
1,621 online job adverts observedGateshead local authority · Jun 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 1,799 online job adverts observed in Jun 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched NE8 3FF in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
35 nearby school rows35 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for NE8 3FF. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 29NE8 3FF has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 29 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 522, and vehicle crime is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 44 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£165,000
Strong sample. Based on 27 sales · Latest sale in data: 23 Apr 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of NE8 3FF, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
34 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (25), cafe (8), restaurant (1).
Amenity group
Personal services
24 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (15), beauty (9).
Amenity group
Grocery
19 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (12), supermarket (5), bakery (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
15 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (15).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Personal services
House Of Hair
Hairdresser at 356, Sunderland Road, Gateshead.
Food and drink
Nacho Average Cafe
Cafe at 328, Sunderland Road, Gateshead.
Food and drink
Orchid Cottage
Fast Food at 318, Sunderland Road, Gateshead.
Grocery
Asda
Supermarket at Old Fold Road, Gateshead.
Food and drink
Saji’s
Restaurant at Pear Tree Inn, Sunderland Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.
Retail
Screwfix
Diy at Park Road, Gateshead.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Brighton Avenue Primary School
Primary option in NE8 1XS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Caedmon Community Primary School
Primary option in NE8 4LH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Primary option in NE8 4QL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for NE8 3FF before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around NE8 3FF.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like NE8 3FF with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess NE8 3FF.
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Ask vetted agents
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